In the Event of My Demise

In the event of my Demise
when my heart can beat no more
I hope I die for a principle
or a belief that I had Lived for
I will die Before my time
Because I feel the shadow's depth
so much I wanted to accomplish
before I reached my death
I have come to grips with the possibility
and wiped the last tear from my eyes
I loved all who were positive
In the event of my demise

Tupac Shakur 1992

And Tomorrow

Today is filled with anger
fueled with hidden hate
scared of being outcast
afraid of common fate
Today is built on tragedies
which no one wants to face
nightmares to humanities
and morally disgraced
Tonight is filled with rage
violence in the air
children bred with ruthlessness
because no one at home cares
tonight I lay my head down
but the pressure never stops
knawing at my sanity
content when I am dropped
But tomorrow I see change
a chance to build a new
Built on spirit intent of Heart
and ideals based on truth
And tomorrow I wake with second wind
and strong because of pride
To know I fought with all my heart to keep my dream alive

Tupac Shakur

Fallen Star

they could never understand
what u set out to do
instead they chose to ridicule you
when you got weak they loved the sight
of your dimming and flickering starlight
how could they understand what was so intricate
to be loved by so many, so intimate
they wanted to see your lifeless corpse
this way u could not alter the course
of ignorance that they have set
to make my people forget
what they have done for much too long
to just forget and carry on
I had loved you forever because of who you are
and now I mourn our fallen star

Tupac Shakur

Ambition Over Adversity

take one's adversity
learn from their misfortune
learn from their pain
believe in something
Believe in yourself
turn adversity into ambition
now blossom into wealth

Tupac Shakur

The Rose that Grew From Concrete

did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
proving nature's law is wrong it
learned to walk with out having feet.
funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.

Tupac Shakur

I Cry

sometimes when i'm alone
i cry, cause i am on my own.
the tears i cry are bitter and warm.
they flow with life but take no form
i cry because my heart is torn.
i find it difficult to carry on.
if i had an ear to confiding,
i would cry among my treasured friend,
but who do you know that stops that long,
to help another carry on.
the world moves fast and it would rather pass by.
then to stop and see what makes one cry,
so painful and sad.
and sometimes...
i cry and no one cares about why.

Tupac Shakur

The Depths of Solitude

A young heart with an old soul
How can there be peace?
How can I be in the depths of solitude
When there are two inside of me?
This duo in me causes the perfect opportunity
To learn and live twice as fast
As those who accept simplicity...

Tupac Shakur

Can You See the Pride In the Panther

Can you see the pride in the panther
As he grows in splendor and grace
Toppling obstacles placed in the way,
of the progression of his race.
Can you see the pride in the panther
as she nurtures her young all alone
The seed must grow regardless
of the fact that it is planted in stone.
Can you see the pride In the panthers
as they unify as one.
The flower blooms with brilliance,
and outshines the rays of the sun.

Tupac Shakur